164. MyMaine Birth: Emily's positive first birth at Mercy Hospital with midwife support, and the importance of trusting your gut when choosing your birth team
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Emily joins me to share how a positive pregnancy test on a trip to Greece turns into a pregnancy full of big decisions, including letting go of a home birth dream because of a medical complication and choosing the kind of support that actually feels right.
We talk about switching providers twice, moving from OB care to the Mercy midwives late in pregnancy, and why listening to your inner voice matters in prenatal care. Emily breaks down what she notices in appointments that helps her build trust: time, warmth, real answers, and a team that supports autonomy and minimal…
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